Mathemagician

At 92, philosopher Martin Gardner

is still exploring the perplexities of

math, science, mystery, and magic.

By Donald E. Simanek

Martin Gardner’s name is well known to mathematicians

and scientists, as well as readers who enjoy puzzles

and games. From 1956 to 1981 he wrote the “Mathematical

Games” column in Scientific American. He has written

more than 70 books, including short stories, novels,

he is still busy writing.

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Photography by Adam Fish

critiques of pseudoscience, and books explaining esoteric

science for the layman. Approaching his 93rd birthday,

80 Make: Volume 12